Multi Skill Carpenter

Carpenter – Asset Management & Improvement Service (3 posts available)

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Carpenter to join our Asset Management & Improvement service. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality carpentry repairs, maintenance, and installations across our housing stock, ensuring safe, secure, and well‑maintained homes for our tenants. Your work will directly support the council’s commitment to excellent customer care and high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of carpentry repairs, maintenance, and installations in tenanted and void properties, ensuring all work meets SMBC standards, specifications, and agreed timescales.
• Diagnose faults, assess required materials, and complete repairs efficiently with a strong “right first time” approach.
• Undertake tasks such as:
  • Repairing or replacing doors, frames, skirting, architraves, and flooring
  • Fitting kitchens, worktops, and units
  • Installing locks, ironmongery, and security fittings
  • Boarding, studwork, and general joinery tasks
  • Support void property turnaround by completing all required carpentry works to prepare homes for re‑letting.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, following health and safety regulations, safeguarding procedures, and fire safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed using handheld devices and council systems.
• Manage tools, equipment, and materials responsibly, ensuring cost‑effective use of resources.
• Provide excellent customer service, communicating professionally and respectfully with tenants, colleagues, and contractors.
• Report any concerns relating to property condition, tenant welfare, or safety issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying issues, suggesting solutions, and supporting service development.

About You

• Proven experience as a Carpenter within housing repairs, construction, or property maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills with the ability to plan and complete carpentry tasks to a high standard.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Confident working independently and managing a varied workload.
• Good understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and compliance requirements.
• Able to use mobile technology to record work and access job information.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Relevant carpentry/joinery qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent).

Benefits

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Continuous training and development
• Employee benefits and health initiatives

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